PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Gashimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Finot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gashimov's entrance music is Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gashimov
vs
Finot

170 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azamat Gashimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Finot!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gashimov fails with a takedown attempt.
Finot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finot blocks a head kick by Gashimov.

Finot shoots in and bounces Gashimov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gashimov is adopting a defensive guard.
Gashimov wants to stand up but Finot is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gashimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gashimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gashimov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Finot wants to pass the guard but Gashimov is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gashimov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov wants to stand but Finot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gashimov distracts Finot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finot trying to keep a closed guard but Gashimov is proving a slippery customer.
Gashimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gashimov controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finot is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finot looking to pass the guard.
Finot looking to sit in guard and control but Gashimov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gashimov stands up from Finot's guard - Gashimov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Gashimov scores with a takedown into Finot's guard.

Gashimov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gashimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gashimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finot is looking to clinch.
Gashimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finot darts in trying to clinch

and Gashimov counters with a shoot takedown. Finot fights it but they end up in guard.

Gashimov stands up from Finot's guard - Gashimov perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gashimov throws a head kick but Finot moves out of range.
Finot looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gashimov shoots for a takedown but Finot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gashimov shoots for a takedown but Finot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Gashimov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Finot shoots in for a double leg but Gashimov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gashimov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Finot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gashimov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gashimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gashimov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finot wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashimov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Gashimov stands up from Finot's guard - Gashimov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dan Finot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finot is breathing heavily.
Finot tries to clinch but Gashimov moves out of range.
Gashimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gashimov.
Finot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gashimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gashimov is looking to land body kicks.

Gashimov feints and as Finot raises his hands in defense, Gashimov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gashimov stands up and waves to Finot to follow him.

Gashimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gashimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finot has his takedown stuffed
and Gashimov counters with a right hand to the body.
Azamat Gashimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Finot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finot.

Gashimov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gashimov lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gashimov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gashimov stands and steps away. Finot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Gashimov drops Finot with a beautiful combination! Finot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gashimov is looking for the KO!

Finot is rocked!

It looks like Dan Finot has been cut.
Gashimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finot can do to turn this around?
OH! Finot has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Gashimov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Gashimov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Finot sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Azamat Gashimov!
Azamat Gashimov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.